The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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NOVEMBER 2014 ■ 59 WOLFPACK BASKETBALL PREVIEW ■ BeeJay Anya 21 • PF/C So • Washington, D.C. • 6-9 • 295 Analysis: Anya worked hard in the offseason to drop around 50 pounds, which should help him become a more prominent contributor this season. Last year, the long-armed Anya (7-9 wing span) showed flashes of being an effective shot blocker and rebounder who can finish around the rim offensively. The lost weight should allow him to be more mobile and play for longer stretches. Career Highlights: Played in 33 games and was a key reserve for much of his freshman season … Ranked ninth in the ACC with an average of 1.8 blocks per game and also led the team in total blocks (46) … Blocked a personal-best five shots against ECU and had three in the opening-round win over Xavier in the NCAA Tournament … Made 58.7 percent of his shots and had a career-high 10 points against UNC … Was rated by Rivals. com as the No. 5 center and No. 58 overall player in the class of 2013 … Three-year starter for famed DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Md., and two-time All-Metropolitan selection by The Washington Post … Averaged 13.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.8 blocks while shooting 71.0 percent from the floor as a senior, after averaging 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and a school-record 6.8 blocks per game during his junior campaign. Coach's Corner: "He's done a really nice job. He's lost in between 50 or 60 pounds. What I have told BeeJay is that is only step one. Now it gives him a chance to become a good player." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: Given name is Chukwunonso BeeJay Nduka-Anya … Has three sisters. STATISTICS Year G-GS MPG PPG RPG BPG FG% 3FG% FT% 2013-14 33-0 11.8 2.1 2.1 1.8 58.7 — 48.4 Ten Questions With BeeJay Anya What is your biggest guilty pleasure? TV show "Orange Is The New Black." What is one item on your bucket list? Go skydiving. What's the country you would most like to visit? Brazil. When was your first time dunking? Sixth grade. What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Vanilla with sprinkles and a little hot fudge. What do you miss most about home? All my friends and my family. Who has the messiest locker on the team? Kyle Washington by far. What were your first thoughts on the new uniforms? Feathery. Who is your favorite non-NBA professional sports team? Red - skins, even though we are not doing too well right now. In 20 years, I will most likely be … Retired from basketball living in Los Angeles in a big mansion chilling. PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN